Rising stem
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003175
A type of valve design where the stem, which connects the handwheel to the valve disc, moves axially upward or downward as the valve is opened or closed. This movement provides a visual indication of the valve's position. Gate valves and globe valves commonly feature a rising stem design.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003175 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Production |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003175",
"term": "Rising stem",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "A type of valve design where the stem, which connects the handwheel to the valve disc, moves axially upward or downward as the valve is opened or closed. This movement provides a visual indication of the valve's position. Gate valves and globe valves commonly feature a rising stem design.",
"subject": "Production",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/rising-stem/"
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